Twilight Boundary Chapter 108

Chapter 108 Lively Village

 “What are you still doing?”

Just when the people in the village were huddled together at the entrance of the village, the old patriarch made everyone realize what the most important thing was: "Go and inform Datong's mother to kill the chicken, boil it in wine, and steam it." Steamed bun…"

“The kids are back, we're going to prepare a banquet, let's all go and eat, let's go and eat!”

The people in the village burst into laughter, and hugged Hu Ma and the others and the carriage into the village. Someone had already notified Zhou Datong's mother and his honest father. At this time, the courtyard door had been opened wide, and the neighbors had borrowed the goods. Tables and stools are set up, and a tent must be set up.

Logically speaking, because this is the return of our own children to celebrate the New Year, it cannot be regarded as a major event for the entire village, and there is no way to hold a banquet in the name of the village.

But the old patriarch was happy, and he couldn't let the children go home to have dinner as soon as they came back, so he added another table and another, and it became a flowing banquet.

And without even saying hello, the family members of Zhou Liang, Zhao Zhu and Li Wazi took the initiative to bring vegetables, meat, rice and noodles to help. Women from the neighborhood also took the initiative to help, steaming buns, croquettes, and moving jars of wine. Come up.

 The prominent people in the village didn't even need to be invited, so they came over on their own initiative and sat at the table, smoking their pipes and joking:

“I knew Datong and that little Huma were good friends.”

“We have been in the village for so many years, and they are the only ones who knew how to peek at the widow bathing at a young age!”

"The beams and pillars are not bad, they are down to earth. Look at this, these two families have a good reputation in the village."

“Look at Li Wazi, he looks so blessed. He survived the disaster and is still looking forward to enjoying the blessings in the future...”

Not only was the village bustling with activity, but even the driver who had delivered Hu Ma and the others back to the village was invited to the table. He was also a real person, with a blushing face, and kept saying that I was just a driver, and that I took money from my boss and gave it away. It's not appropriate to go to the banquet when I go back to my hometown.

 But the people in the village were happy and just sent it to the table. Outsiders were all guests, so sending the baby back was a great achievement.

Those who organize weddings are all generous, and even the beggars who come over can eat a bowl of meat.

As for this kind of banquet in the village, children like Hu Ma and Zhou Datong could not get on the table in the past. Zhou Datong was able to eat a few pieces of meat along with it, which was also because of the patriarch's favor.

But this time it was different. The younger ones, together with Li Wazi, were all brought to the table, accompanied by the clan leader, the second master, and several elders in the village. Even wine bowls were placed in front of them at once. .

 When the dishes started to be served, it became clear that the villagers were paying more attention to it.

Although the village is poor, chicken, fish and meat are indispensable when setting up a banquet. Without it, the banquet cannot be counted.

 But usually, the conditions in the village are limited, so how can one really be willing to eat like this? These big dishes are usually wooden chicken and wooden fish, with some sauce poured on them, which is just a sign.

But what the old patriarch said today was that he really killed the chicken and put the fish on it, and a square piece of meat was placed in the middle of the plate. Although he was not big, he was a serious Bai Taisui, hard. Here's the food!

All things considered, this grand ceremony is no worse than the last time the stewards received the empresses in the village.

Well, the only thing missing is the widow of the Li family. Now the widow of the Li family is helping to fry fish in the kitchen of Zhou Datong's house...

Soon after three dishes were served, the old patriarch took the lead in receiving the wine and began to eat the banquet noodles.

The villagers crowded around and sat at five or six tables. Even those who couldn't sit at the table watched the excitement from a distance.

The old patriarch was indescribably happy. He led others to drink. When the wine was strong, he took out the things that Hu Ma and others had brought back to the village one by one, and praised everything he saw.

The pork brought back from the city looks fat, and the rice looks so white. It looks like it is eaten by rich people.

Don't touch anyone. My Datong family has brought back those who are filial to me, and I will keep them as shrouds.

Even those in the village who didn't believe it could not help but believe it after seeing these good things.

 In the early years, there were some people who went out to the city to make a living, but if they could support themselves, it would be good to bring back some food during the New Year to support their wives.

Who would have thought that these dolls would bring back so many good things in the next year?

No matter how much you brag, it will not be as convincing as this real good thing. All the same, which one is not extremely rare among the people in the village?

However, when they saw what Hu Ma had brought back, they saw cloth, sugar, fine tobacco and wine. They were all greedy and a little confused. There was no one in the Hu family's village now, so bringing such a To whom should I give more?

When Hu Ma saw it, he just smiled and said: "The things I brought back are naturally filial to the second master. The second master has taught us people, it is not easy, shouldn't we be filial?"

As soon as he said these words, not only the second master was so moved that his eyes almost turned red, but even the clan leader became solemn and brought the wine bowl over:

“Second brother, you teach the children in our village to worship Tai Sui every year, and you even teach a few promising ones.”

“You are a great hero in our village, I must respect you for this wine...”

A rough guy like Mr. Er was touched and at a loss after being told by the clan leader, so he spoke in a panic:

"They are all our own children. This shouldn't be the case. Are you being polite to me? Where are you?"

The patriarch's face turned dark when he heard this: "My uncle, not your uncle?"

 The people in the village burst into laughter.

 Who usually dares to laugh at the second master and the clan leader, but today, there is no taboo.

With the old patriarch taking the lead, many people toasted the second master. Even Hu Ma, who had just returned, was forced to drink a few bowls. The second master drank so much that his face was dark and glowing red. He looked at the things that Hu Ma brought back to honor him with emotion, and sighed: "If I had known that you had a good heart, you would definitely be filial to me when you become successful, but I didn't expect that you would be filial to me." If you are so promising, I will see you this year."

Hu Ma smiled and said, "It's just the beginning. Looking back on my filial piety every year, how can I miss you?"

 “Don't just come back and show off.”

The second master took up the position of his elders and scolded Hu Ma, saying: "How can it be easy to make a living outside?"

 “Take care of your affairs over there and don't miss out on things outside.”

After the training, Dan sighed softly and said, "But, it's a good time for you to come back this year."

“Your mother-in-law, she just joined Laohuotangzi this year. In the first year, none of the juniors burned paper. No matter how you say it, it's not a good look.”

"If you don't come back this time, I think it's understandable that you are learning skills outside. I don't think your mother-in-law will blame you, but the people in our village seem to be a little bit embarrassed. But now that you are back, I feel relieved..."

Hu Ma nodded and said, "I understand."

 Actually, the second master didn't know the true situation of his mother-in-law. He only thought that her mother-in-law was really gone. He valued this incense very much.

If Hu Ma doesn't come back, he won't mention it, but he will feel lacking in his heart.

As for the people in the village, there is no telling what gossip will spread. The old man who died in the first year has no juniors burning paper, which will make people laugh.

　　The drinks lasted until the evening, and it was not over until the night turned completely dark. The people in the village dispersed, and Hu Ma returned to his hut.

Having only been walking for a few months, the hut seemed a little lonely, and there was some dust. I cleaned up the flax, and slept in the hut that night.

Due to the drunkenness, I vaguely felt as if my mother-in-law was still outside, chanting a spell to guard me.

Calculate that I have been in this world for a long time, and I have experienced so many things, but it still feels like a dream.

 But no matter what, I have started on my own path, but I have to continue on it well.

 When I got up the next day, the village was still very lively.

It is as if these children who came back from the city inject a stream of living water into the village.

Of course, Hu Ma and others did not actually come back from the city. The Zhuangzi they stayed in could only be regarded as a town at best, but the people in the village didn't care about this. The Red Lantern Empress Club was from the city. They came back from the Empress Club. They are all considered city dwellers.

It is now the end of the year, and farm work has slowed down. People in the village only want these few days of leisure at the end of the year.

 There are people eating wine and playing cards everywhere.

It's just that the third youngest of the Cui family is gone, but there are fewer games for Pai Gow.

However, because these guys came back, there were a lot more people stopping by to chat, and the thresholds of Zhou Datong, Zhou Liang, Zhao Zhu, and Li Wazi were almost trampled to pieces.

 Those who have children at home come to inquire about how the city is like and how they learned their skills. They think that they will have to work **** their own children in the future, so that they can work at the Queen's Club like these promising people.

Huma, on the other hand, did not receive such treatment, because he had been invited here and there in the past few days.

People in the village couldn't believe it when they first heard that Hu Ma had become a steward. But when Zhou Datong, Zhou Liang, and Zhao Zhu told what happened in Zhuangzi, they finally believed it. It turned out that the boy from the Hu family Not only is he promising, he is actually so capable.

Thinking about the fact that his children will be more dependent on him to take care of him in the future, and maybe the whole village will also depend on him to take care of him, everyone is crowding in to treat him to a drink.

This is rare in the village. In the past, when the New Year was approaching, the liveliest activities were only a few big households in the village.

 But this year, the most lively one is actually the Hu family.

Although Hu Ma understands the thoughts of the people in the village, he is really not used to doing this every day.

I can only blame myself for coming here before I was promoted to the security captain in my previous life, and I haven't learned how to socialize among these big shots.

Fortunately, the second master saw that there were too many people coming to invite him, so he warned him: "Don't be so polite. Even if Xiao Huma becomes the steward of the Red Lantern Lady Association, she is still a child, and her hair has not yet grown." , what kind of wine do you treat him to every day?"

 “If you invite me again, do you want to invite me to the widow's bed?”

 Hearing what the second master said, the people in the village became more restrained.

Now the second master's status is not ordinary. Hu Ma has become the steward of the Red Lantern Lady Club.

 Er Ye, that's the man who taught the Red Lantern Lady how to manage things.

Because of this little time, Hu Ma tidied up the house inside and out, and learned from the second master how to offer sacrifices to Lao Huotangzi.

 This is the most important thing for him when he returns to the village.

 (End of this chapter)

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